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Ontario Shores Art Gallery
Ontario Shores launched the Art Gallery in 2008 to bring people together who share an interest in art. Through our Guest Artist of the Month Program we are able to support aspiring and established artists from all around Ontario by providing a venue to showcase and sell their work. The Art Gallery... -
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Local Schools Outreach
The onset of most mental illness occurs during adolescence and young adulthood. Ontario Shores provides education to young people faced with mental illness as well as to students in the community to build awareness about mental health among all young people. Grove School Young people receiving... -
Upcoming Events
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Geriatric Units - Photo Gallery
Most of the Geriatric unit bedrooms are single, however we have two double rooms per unit. Bathrooms are shared and are located in the hallways of each wing. Storage space is available in each bedroom for clothing and additional space for personal care items is available in the nursing station... -
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Event Speakers: Mental Health and Recovery Day
The following speakers will be participating throughout the day. See event details for session format and times. -
Community Current Newsletter
The Community Current is an email newsletter sharing news and upcoming events with our community members. If you are interested in receiving updates from Ontario Shores we invite you to subscribe. Subscribe to the Community Current Subscribe here to start receiving your monthly edition of the... -
Donate Goods or Services
We are always grateful to receive gifts-in-kind or gifts of service to enhance our events and campaigns, or to directly support patients on their mental health journey. Gifts-in-kind or service are a wonderful way to give in lieu of monetary donations. Some examples include (but not limited to)... -
Natalie - Patient and Artist
Quiet. Artistic. Humble. Natalie Simpson is a local artist from Ajax, Ontario who knows first-hand the benefit art therapy has in managing her mental illness. She feels that through all of her struggles, art has always been there for her. Natalie, while often soft spoken and reserved, lights up when... -
Public Reporting
Quality Improvement Quality Improvement Plan Balanced Score Card Energy Consumption Energy Consumption Expense and Procurement Senior Management Team Compensation (Executive Contracts) Accountability Agreements Compliance Reporting Expense Reports for Board Members and Senior Management Team... -
Mental Health Microcredentials
TALENT and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences are building a suite of mental health microcredentials to increase the flow of qualified professionals in the healthcare industry. Our partnership will develop 27 microcredentials by 2024 to address the highest demand skills needs in... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 17 - Martha, Amanda and the Recovery Art Showcase
Episode 17 features an interview with Amanda O'Keefe, Recreation Therapist at Ontario Shores and Martha, Patient Artist at the Recovery Art Showcase. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
Planning a Visit
We are looking forward to seeing you on your next visit. Plan ahead and make the most of your time on the unit. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact the unit team. COVID-19 Protocols Please see our COVID-19 Updates page for all related protocols. Visiting Hours It can be helpful to... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 09 - Christina Stevens of Global News
Episode 9 features an interview with Global News reporter Christina Stevens about the evolution of reporting on #mentalhealth and where the media can go from here. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie. -
Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal-Assisted therapy utilizes animals (e.g. dogs) to increase social engagement and communication, decrease psychological feelings of loneliness, boredom, and improve quality of life. Weekly pet visitation sessions that are 30 – 45 minutes in length are offered to patients. Additionally we... -
#MindVine Podcast
The #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to mental health, mental illness and recovery. Hosted by Darryl Mathers, Communications Specialist at Ontario Shores, the podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. -
Ontario Shores and Ontario Tech Talent Partner to Create Mental Health Nursing Micro-credentials
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), a public hospital providing a range of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness, and Ontario Tech Talent (TALENT™), a workforce development organization affiliated with... -
Map and Directions
Directions to our Main Site, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby Directions from Highway 401 (Westbbound) Coming East of Whitby Exit Hwy 401 at Brock Street/Hwy 12 (Exit #410) in Whitby. Turn South (left) onto Consumers Drive Turn South (left) onto Brock Street Turn West (right) at Victoria Street - you will... -
Suicide, Grief, Mental Illness and Recovery through Art
We all have to deal with change at different points in our lives. Some changes are good like meeting your significant other, graduating high school, college, or university or maybe buying your first home. Things are going well and there is a lot of happiness and joy. Others are not so good. Losing a... -
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is an excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events with no obvious reasons for worry. People with symptoms of GAD tend to always expect disaster and can't stop worrying about health, money, family, work, or school. The feelings of excessive... -
Sponsorship Opportunities - 2023
B enefits The Oscars $1000 Walk of Fame $750 Red Carpet $500 Tickets to events and Swag Bags yes x6 yes x4 yes x4 Recognition on Ontario Shores Foundation website and social media pages yes yes yes Company logo/name displayed prominently throughout event yes yes yes Company logo/name included in...